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Portsmouth

Portsmouth in Hampton Roads

Portsmouth hosts a variety of industries, the most prominent being associated with the U.S. government as contractors. Many are related to the maritime industry and range from cargo terminals to ship repair, along with the healthcare and food and beverage sectors. Indeed, the opportunities for business within the City are vast.

 



 

Population - 2010
Total Population 95,535
Total Households 37,324
Median Age 35.7
*Source: 2010 Census

Age Breakout
0-19 years 26.4%
20-24 years 7.7%
25-44 years 27.0%
45-64 years 25.5%
65+ years 13.2%
*Source: 2010 Census
Median Household Income
Year Median HHI
2010 $45,277
2005 $39,166
2000 $33,611
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS
Educational Attainment
Level %
Less than 9th grade 5.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.3%
High school graduate 30.8%
Some college, no degree 26.6%
Associates degree 7.4%
Bachelor's degree 12.1%
Graduate/Professional Degree 6.0%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS
Labor Force
  Emp.
Civilian Labor Force 44,715
Employed 40,886
Unemployed 3,829
Unemployment Rate 8.6%
*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 02/12
Largest Employers

Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System
CDI Marine
Earl Industries LLC
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
The Pines Residential Treatment Center

*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities
Employment by Industry
Industry # Emp. % Emp.
Natural Resources and Mining 0 0%
Construction 2,203 5.2%
Manufacturing 2,132 5.1%
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 5,600 13.3%
Information 408 1.0%
Financial Activities 1,088 2.6%
Professional and Business Services 3,853 9.2%
Educational and Health Services 6,601 15.7%
Leisure and Hospitality 2,475 5.9%
Other Services 1,708 4.1%
Government 15,917 37.9%
*Source: Virginia Employment Commission
Contact
Mr. Patrick J. Small
City of Portsmouth Department of Economic Development
200 High Street, Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(P) 757.393.8804
(F) 757.393.8293
http://www.portsmouthva.gov/econdev/
smallp@portsmouthva.gov

 


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